DUET 2026 Application Form

Delhi University Entrance Test (DUET) for postgraduate admissions has been replaced by CUET PG 2026, administered by NTA, with subsequent registration on DU's CSAS (PG) portal at pgadmission.uod.ac.in. The process unfolds in two phases – CUET PG application for the entrance exam (expected December 2025 to January 2026) and CSAS PG registration post-results (around May-June 2026) for preference filling and seat allocation. This streamlined system ensures centralized evaluation, with candidates needing a valid CUET PG scorecard in the program-specific paper to proceed further.

Stage 1: CUET PG 2026 Registration

CUET PG registration opens on cuet.nta.nic.in in early December 2025, requiring candidates to create an account with email, mobile, and personal details matching official documents.

Key steps include entering academic qualifications (bachelor's degree details), selecting one domain-specific paper (e.g., COQP10 for M.Com, HUQP18 for MA English), choosing up to four exam cities, and uploading photograph, signature, and category certificates in prescribed formats (JPEG, 10-200 KB).

Fees range from INR 2000 (General, one paper) to lower for reserved categories, payable via net banking, cards, or UPI, with a correction window for limited edits like exam center changes.

Document Upload Specifications

• Scanned images must adhere strictly with the following – passport photo (front-facing, white background, 10-200 KB).
• Signature (black ink, 4-30 KB), and proofs like caste certificate (OBC-NCL post-April 2026 validity).
• EWS, PwD (UDID card), or degree marksheets.
• Final-year students upload provisional eligibility proofs.
• Submission generates a form with application number; printouts serve for admit card (mid-March 2026) and future reference.
• Exams occur in CBT mode across 200+ centers in March/April 2026.

Stage 2: DU CSAS (PG) Registration

• Post-CUET PG results, DU activates pgadmission.uod.ac.in for CSAS PG, where candidates register anew using CUET details, paying a separate INR 1000 fee (non-refundable).
• Profile completion involves verifying imported CUET scores, entering Class 10/UG details, category/sub-category (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD/CW/Sports/ECA), and uploading documents for e-verification via DigiLocker.
• Preference filling lists program-college combinations (e.g., M.Sc. Physics at Hindu College first, Miranda House second), reorderable via simulated lists.

Preference Filling and Allocation

• Candidates prioritize from 100+ PG programs across 80+ colleges, with algorithm matching CUET normalized percentiles, eligibility, and quotas (15% SC, 27% OBC-NCL).
• Multiple rounds release merit lists: accept/freeze, upgrade, or reject offers within deadlines, with document verification (online then physical) checking 50-60% UG marks and subject alignment.
• Spot rounds fill vacancies; failure to respond lapses seats.
• Classes are usually commenced from the month of July.

Special Category Processes

• Sports/ECA applicants upload certificates and attend trials (post-CSas Phase 1).
• CW (armed forces) needs priority letters.
• Foreign nationals bypass CUET via separate quotas.
• Withdrawals before final allotment yield partial refunds; anti-ragging affidavits are uploaded later.

Timeline and Key Dates

• CUET PG form: Dec 2025-Jan 2026
• Exam: Mar/Apr 2026
• Results: May 2026
• CSAS PG: Jun 2026 (phased)
• Allotments: Jun-Jul 2026

Practical Guidance

• Use consistent details across forms to avoid rejection; track nta.ac.in and admission.uod.ac.in daily.
• Prepare backups of uploads; practice mocks for 75-question, 90-minute format.

FAQs

Q1. When does CUET PG 2026 registration for DUET equivalent begin?

Ans. Registration starts in the first week of December 2025 on cuet.nta.nic.in, closing by late January 2026.

Q2. What fee applies for CUET PG and CSAS PG combined?

Ans. CUET PG fees start at ?2000 (General, one paper), plus ?1000 non-refundable CSAS PG fee.

Q3. Can corrections be made after CUET PG submission?

Ans. A limited correction window allows edits to exam city or category, but paper choice is typically final.

Q4. How are PG seats allocated post-CUET PG via CSAS?

Ans. Multiple rounds match preferences, CUET scores, and quotas, with options to freeze, upgrade, or participate in spots.

Q5. Do final-year students need full UG marks for CSAS PG?

Ans. Provisional eligibility suffices if degrees complete with 50-60% before final verification deadlines.

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